1976 Rhodes 22

[MarkCK]

Originally Posted by bljones

$600???!!!???

Go. Tonight.
I'm hopping in the car with $650 in my pocket, but you have about a four hour head start.

I kinda had the same thought. If you didn't want it I would drive out and buy it. I don't need another boat or take your deal though.

[sailortjk1]

Where is this boat?

[hriehl1]

Consider decent-shape San Juans, O'Days, Catalinas, Chryslers, et al go for $1,500 to $3,500. The Rhodes 22 is a definate notch (or two) above them all. At $600, this is an absolute steal with no downside... if closer inspection revealed huge core problems or other killer conditions, you could still part it out for $1,200 or more.

[Barquito]

With rotted tires, the trailer is probably worth twice that price.

[acarter92]

Thanks for the input, I'm picking it up tomarrow (just talked to the owner). When I get it home I'll take some more pics.

Austin

[bljones]

When you roll that bad boy home, you're gonna have to ppost picks in the "amazing deal" thread. It qualifies.

[mstern]

Originally Posted by bljones

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Show me what trailerable NEW boat you can buy with standup headroom, an inboard engine, a real galley and a head for less money.

Let's compare apples to apples.

BL: my point was not to compare the Rhodes 22 with the Catalina 22. I was trying to point out that for the money you would spend on a new Rhodes 22, you could buy a much bigger boat with standing headroom, inboard engine, etc. The Rhodes 22 is made for a niche market: that small demographic who is willing to pay a premium for a "luxury" 22 footer. Sort of like a Corolla-sized Lexus. I agree with you completely that although they are the same size, the Catalina 22 and the Rhodes 22 are not aimed at the same market.

[acarter92]

Well, I got it home wednesday night. Upon a closer inspection last night I discovered that most of the deck core is rotten, once I got started to see signs of it I drilled a few holes, sure enough it was like a sponge.

So after contimplating a re-core I decided against it. I think I'm better off finding something else in better shape. So I decided to part it out. I joined the Rhodes 22 mailing list last week and have quite a few people interested in parts on there.

I'm keeping the trailer for sure, that will give me the option to buy a boat without a trailer and possibly get me a better deal. I've seen quite a few Cat 22's for sale without trailers. So even though the boat is no good, I shouldn't have any problem getting my money back in parts and I've gotten a decent trailer out of it.

Austin

[mstern]

Originally Posted by acarter92

Well, I got it home wednesday night. Upon a closer inspection last night I discovered that most of the deck core is rotten, once I got started to see signs of it I drilled a few holes, sure enough it was like a sponge.

So after contimplating a re-core I decided against it. I think I'm better off finding something else in better shape. So I decided to part it out. I joined the Rhodes 22 mailing list last week and have quite a few people interested in parts on there.

I'm keeping the trailer for sure, that will give me the option to buy a boat without a trailer and possibly get me a better deal. I've seen quite a few Cat 22's for sale without trailers. So even though the boat is no good, I shouldn't have any problem getting my money back in parts and I've gotten a decent trailer out of it.

Austin

You get a trailer and some Rhodes 22 parts for $650, and the PO doesn't have to pay someone to landfill his boat. Sounds like a win-win.

[bljones]

Pics of parts?